Prop 12 Compliance Software for Pork Producers: Simplifying Documentation and Reducing Risk
What California’s Prop 12 Requires from Pork Producers California’s Prop 12 compliance has become part of everyday life inside the barn for many pork producers. Early on, most of the attention was on the big changes, such as converting facilities, moving to group housing, and learning how to manage sows in a completely different system. […]
The Modern Tech Stack is Here: Redefining Swine Production with Advanced Integrations
January 21, 2025 [Cedar Rapids, Iowa] — The swine industry is entering a new era of technological innovation with the introduction of the “Modern Tech Stack,” a collaborative and integrated approach to farm management that maximizes efficiency, productivity, and animal welfare. At the forefront of this movement are SwineTech’s PigFlow®, MetaFarms’ data management, and Jyga […]
Reducing the Cost of Innovation: What Pork Producers Should Know
R&D Tax Credits: Easing the Cost of Innovation for Pork Producers This article was previously published by National Hog Farmer. As the pork industry nears the end of 2024’s first fiscal quarter, producers around the country are examining the finances of their facilities. But what should a producer know about leveraging the costs they’re already […]
The Modern Swine Technology Landscape
This article was previously published by National Hog Farmer. Modern Swine Technology – The arrival of sophisticated technology in the swine industry marks a pivotal transition towards a more data-driven and precise approach to livestock management, similar to the revolutionary changes seen in the healthcare sector. As we delve into the three-layered swine technology landscape, […]
Enhancing Pig Care through Point-of-Care Platforms
This article was previously published by National Hog Farmer. In the digital age, the field of medical technology is expanding faster than ever to bring patients the fastest, most accurate care that professionals can provide. But what of non-human clients and their needs? It may not be traditional, but the pork industry could benefit from […]
Nurse Sow Management: Research, Training and Strategies
Pork has always been an industry concerned with efficiency, but with the increasing entanglement of research, tech and good old-fashioned husbandry in a barn, questions about the biological development of commercial pigs have become more pressing than ever. John Sonderman, Director of Technical Services for DNA Genetics® and long-time professional in the field of swine […]
Creation Through Collaboration: The Founding of Murphy Family Farms
The pork industry is a fixture of American nutrition, agriculture, and economics. Its existence as a means of getting protein to the modern consumer is crucial, and while its product might seem straightforward, the process of development that’s made it into the pillar it is today hasn’t been simple. However, thanks to the innovators that […]
Sustainability in Agriculture: A Journey, Not a Destination
Animal agriculture receives some harsh criticisms from those outside of the industry, especially those who lack exposure to rural areas and the processes that go into livestock production. However, there are many ways that animal agriculture is developing to become more environmentally friendly and part of the solution to protecting the earth. Jack Bobo, CEO […]
Sow Mortality: Training, Tech, and Trends
Sow mortality, despite its importance in the swine industry, is a topic that’s proved difficult to pin down over the years. What are the greatest factors contributing to this ongoing problem? Despite the industry’s advancements, why does it continue to exist? Dr. Clayton Johnson, a veterinarian at Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. explores this and more […]
Streamlining Sow Farming: David Klocke and the Founding of PigEasy
Farming, undeniably, is a profession that takes hard work. Passed down through families and generations, it’s a hands-on, dedicated skill to earn, but what if it could be made more efficient so that producers can spread that hard work out and receive more for their time? That idea is what motivates Dave Klocke, recipient of […]
Developing the Dykhuis Way: Navigating Research-Based Growth
As any hog farmer knows, managing a facility is no easy task. From feeding to cleaning, it takes a village. That’s why sharing the workload and passing down the tricks of the trade are staples that have sustained family-owned operations for so long, and Dykhuis Farms, while perhaps not a traditional version of working through […]
Studying Solutions from Abroad: Immigration and Pork’s Labor Shortage
As with countless other industries, it’s the unfortunate truth of American agriculture that farmers across the country are struggling to find enough employees to meet the demands of their profession. Pork, of course, is not an exception. There are a variety of reasons behind the labor shortage, including high costs of investment and real estate, […]